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Mother Goose Storytime

20 minute program of simple books, focusing on rhythm, sounds, and concepts. For infants up to children 2 years old. No registration required!

6:30 PM

Resume Writing & Interviewing Techniques Workshop

Looking for a job? Resume writing and interviewing techniques workshop is for you. Learn how to write a dynamic resume and how to knock their socks off when interviewing. Grades 6 to 12 welcome. Please register at the Circulation desk in the Library.

Ducklings Storytime

40 minute program of stories and a simple craft. For children 3-5 years old. Please register by calling 978-526-2016 or email Miss Kate at kstadt@mvlc.org.

3:30 PM

Knitting & Crocheting Plus

All who enjoy knitting, or crocheting, or other needlework, are welcome at the Round Table on Thursdays from 3:30 to 4:30 PM at the Manchester Public Library! The group will meet through the winter.

We will often have experienced knitters or crocheters on hand. Do join in whether you like the craft, company or if you would enjoy just a pleasant hour of relaxing needlework. Some supplies are at the library; bring your own projects, too. We currently have a good supply of knitting needles but could use a few crochet hooks and some good yarn.

Cozy Corner-by-the-Sea

Snuggle up with some good stories every Saturday! Storyteller Susie Lord will bring books and activities for this family fun time. No need to register in advance. Recommended for kids up to 6 years old.

2:00 PM

Manchester Reads: U.S. Coast Guard Talk

For our annual Manchester Reads, we’ll be reading "The Finest Hours" by Michael Tougias, about a thrilling rescue off the coast of Cape Cod! At 2 PM on Saturday, April 2, officers from the U.S. Coast Guard Station in Gloucester will show and tell what life in the Coast Guard is like, give a history of the Coast Guard, and describe some of its most exciting rescues. They will even bring some of their gear for you to examine!

Library Closed Early for Town Meeting 6 PM

Musical Storytime Jam with Lisa Cheney

A music & movement story time class for parents and children infant to 3.
Please register - Lisa Cheney - 978-468-5489 or email - e.cheney@hwschools.net

3:30 PM

Wordsmiths Writing Club

The Wordsmiths Writing Club is for kids in grades 4 to 5. Come talk about your writing with friends, share if you want, and spend some time free writing! To learn more about the Wordsmiths Writing Club, click here.

4:00 PM

Hearthside Book Group

The next meeting of the Hearthside Book Group is Tuesday, April 5th at 4:00 PM. The group will discuss Being Mortal: Medicine and What Matters in the End by Atul Gawande. New members are always welcome.